Trying to keep his composure intact as he realized that him suddenly standing up from his throne at Levy's entrance would've seemed odd to those who were paying attention.

Taking a deep breath through his nose he kept his eyes locked onto her. Curling his right hand into a fist feeling a claw dig into the scaled chainmail as he tried to remain calm.

Levy's long orange dress hugging every curve she had causing him to curse mentally curse as his thoughts were trying to betray him.

Her white decorative belt accentuated the hips as the rest hanged down the front almost to the floor.

But her face had him almost in a trance. The big brown honey eyes looking up at him before shyly looking down on the floor. Is she blushing?

Shaking his head slightly Gajeel walked down the red carpeted stairs to base where Natsu and Lucy stood slight to the right in front of him leaving Levy a spot to stand in front of him.

Gajeel could see her trying not to fidget with her long sleeves as she stopped a couple feet from him.

Smirking Gajeel found it amusing that he towered over her small form nearly encasing her in his shadow.

Levy curtsied in front of him before looking back up into his red eyes as if she was studying them with much interest.

He could see decorative design of the flowers and vines in her headband that held back Levy's blue hair that seemed untamable as framed her face.

Bowing slightly with his armored hand on his chest but keeping his smirked smile on his face as he kept eye contact. "Welcome to my Kingdom Lady McGarden.

"It is an honor to meet you King Redfox." Levy said while trying not to stammer as he took her hand gently with his.

She could feel the cool metal against her skin with the claws gently resting against her hand with the deadly points that could pierce through the delicate skin.

He raised it up while slightly bending down to make up their height difference and kissed it gently.

Laughing slightly as he felt her jump slightly at the action. No the honor is mine. He mused slightly in his head.

"Hey we gonna fight or what?" Natsu said causing Gajeel to let go of her hand quickly as they both seemed jump back slightly.

Lucy smacked the back of Natsu's head nearly sending the crown flying. Smiling while acting as if nothing happened at Gajeel and Levy.

"What he means is that we should go to our chambers and rest before duel. In which should happen in a weeks time." Lucy stressed towards Natsu who flinched slightly.

"Yes I agree...it would be a good idea." He said sheepishly as he fixed his red crown adorned with orange red stones that looked like fire in the sunlight.

Lucy bowed slightly. "Natsu and I will see you at dinner Gajeel." Lucy turned as her pink flowing dress moved with her. "Levy I will make sure your luggage makes it to your room if you wish to do something else."

Levy caught the quick look Lucy shoot towards Gajeel. Blushing at what she was suggesting to her.

Lucy waved over her shoulder and Natsu followed her slightly hunched over in disappointment at the delay of the duel.

"Well would you like to walk with me?" Levy heard him mumble slightly as she turned back to face him.

She nodded. What's the harm. As they walked through out the hall she couldn't help but take in his appearance.

When she saw Gajeel first stand up from the iron throne with dark wood accents with a look on his face like he was in a trance Levy couldn't help but look back down at the floor.

While she continuing to walk towards him earlier she couldn't look back up.

Why was I blushing earlier? she thought as Levy held her hands together in front of her.

Looking at Gajeel as they walked towards what she assumed was the courtyard.

Levy couldn't deny that he was quite handsome and dangerous looking. The pointed black armor he wore with red outlines and scaled chainmail shifting as he walked.

The deep red cape flowed behind him while they walked in silence.

A black Iron crown holding red jewels resting on top of his head gave him a underworld king look to him.

Wild and untamed long black hair she found enhanced his already intimidating look but seemed to draw her in.

However it was the studs on his face that she was most interested in. Why does he have those?

"So how does a shorty like you know Natsu and Lucy?" Gajeel broke her out of her train of thoughts.

Shutting her mouth which came agape at his question. How dare he call me shorty!

Gajeel had to hold back a laugh at her reaction. Little feisty Lady I got here. Feeling her glare up at him.

Huffing slightly before looking forward trying to stand up taller. "Well my parents died at a young age and Lucy's family took me in as they knew us well."

"Then I know Natsu because Lucy's parents would often take us along to visit him while they discussed business with his father."

Slowing down his step slightly as they reached the court yard. "I'm sorry to hear that."

Levy was slightly surprised to hear that after the jab at her height. "No need...I was quite young when it happened so its ok."

Looking around as they stopped walking. Levy looked around at her soundings with the large sculpture in the middle getting her attention.

She was amazed at the sculpture. It was a dragon sat tall with its wings spread wide. Its head looking up at the sky as if it was letting out a roar.

It looked like the dragon wore armor with chain mail covering the joints.

Gajeel looked at her before turning his head grinning. "This is Redfox family symbol a Great Iron Dragon."

Stepping closer and placing her hand on it. "Its amazing." Levy said turning her body slightly to look at him.

"Gi hi hi I know." Gajeel said as he crossed his arms. Looking at the sculpture. "Mother always loved it. Said it reminded her some good memories."

Smiling at him. "That very sweet."

Gajeel blushed slightly. "Why am I feeling like this? I just met her. But that smile..."

Walking towards Levy he placed a hand next the hand she moved off the statue and onto the stone base it rested on.

Servants stopped what they were doing to stare at the couple in the court yard. They never have seen their King act so different around such beautiful woman so vastly different than him.

"So Lady McGarden..."

Levy cut him off. "Just call me Levy."

Nodding "So Levy what would you like to see?..." Looking down at the petite form.

Levy looking up at Gajeel she didn't realize how close he was standing to her.

She could feel the raw power that seemed to exude from him. Looking up and down his body.

Despite the armor covering himself she could see the outline muscle where the chainmail was. He was obviously fit in order to walk around with such ease and grace in such heavy armor.

Being this close to his face she could see his red eyes. It was if she was looking into a pair of dragon eyes.

"I want to..." She said while leaning her face towards him.

Stiffing slightly as he watch her get closer to his face. "Yes?..." He started to lean down to meet her half way.

Catching a small form rushing towards him out of the corner of his eye Gajeel had to tear himself away from Levy.

"Brother!" He heard as he turned and bent down in time to catch Wendy throwing her arms around his neck as he lifted her up.

Levy looked in shock while trying to get rid of the blush caused by her actions. "Brother? Lucy never mentioned a sister."

Gajeel laughed as he spun Wendy around and putting her down. "Well she has been at Sherria Blendy's place for the last couple months. So Lucy has never met her."

"Wendy this is Lady Levy McGarden, Queen Lucy's friend."

Levy curtsied "Well its nice to meet you Princess Wendy."

Wendy smiled and returned the gesture. "Well I must return to my chamber. The journey back was long."

The pair watched as she ran towards a white cat that was scolding her for interrupting her brother and his guest.

"Your sister is very sweet." Gajeel turned back and nodding. "She is but she can hold her own when she needs too."

"Well its starting to get late I think I should go." Picking her dress up slightly and walking away.

Stopping before she got to far "I...see you later right?" she said while looking over her shoulder.

"Yes." He felt his heart stop for the second time that evening as she broke out into a smile.

"Good." He heard her say as she walked away.

Leaning against the statue and letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding in.

Why am I acting like this?